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CS-2009 EAc2: On-site Renewable Energy
The reference for the calculation is total energy cost. The output of an array of PV panels is in kwh. How do you convert the PV kwh to USD in order to calculate the % considering the energy is not sold but auto-consumed?
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Can I pursue this credit if I am using one of the prescriptive compliance paths for EAp2/EAc1?
Can I really double-count onsite renewable energy in both EAc2 and EAc1?
Our PV system is being installed after the building is occupied. Is that okay?
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
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July 27, 2012 - 8:50 am
Assuming you are doing an energy model. The energy model uses a utility rate of some sort. From the output of the energy model you determine the virtual rate in $/kWh. This rate is applies to the projected PV output to give you the USD.
Emmanuel Pauwels
OwnerGreen Living Projects
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July 29, 2012 - 12:45 pm
Marcus,
We are doing an energy model indeed. Thanks for your reply which was helpful